Yeah, it hurts, but I figure in the long run, it's the best deal for me. I travel alot and if something goes south again, it's a Ford warranty, so I just go into a Ford dealer. I could have found a cheaper rebuild and had a shade tree do the work, but if it ever screwed up, I'd be out more plus the hassle. If the truck doesn't stay sound, I'll just trade it off for a new 6.2, but I really love the V-10, so not inclined to do that now.

 

Picked up my F-250 with the new engine. Definately more quiet and seems to have at least the same poop as it did before. All the wires must have been put back ok, seems everything is working. I will report later as I have a 300 mile trip to take today for a shake down.

 

WOW. sorry about the 6.8 death in the family, but IMHO, i would suggest the recommended motorcraft oil and filter, and after a good break-in period, substitute 1qt of Lucas full synthetic at every oil/filter change. I've gotton 203000 miles out of mine so far and still pull a 37' 11500+/- lb 5th wheel at sometimes high rpm. Good luck on the reman!

 

So I should tell the Ford dealer to only put in 6 qts of Motorcraft oil so I can dump in a qt of Lucas synthetic?

 

I would, after the break-in period. I have always used it, and my previous 88 f-250 with 7.3 IH, used 2qts (regular Lucus) with every oil change, it had 425000+ miles on it when i sold it! it was still running strong.....never heard a bad rap on Lucas products from anyone yet.

 

one more thing, make sure they wont try to feed you some crap about voiding the warranty! I dont think it will, at least thats what the bottle says. I talked to my service manager at the Ford dealer and he said I could my on oil changes as long as i recorded it and used Motorcraft oil/filter, but i didnt ask about Lucas stuff. Of course, i was only courious, i havent had a warranty since i bought a new escort in 1994! LOL

 

Actually, I have a Fumoto oil lever drain plug instead of a regular screw on drain plug, so I can dump a quart easy and then add the Lucas. I just hate to waste a quart of perfectly good oil.

 

Good idea! Where do you get one of those drain things?

 

Here you go-

Fumoto Valve | Qwik Valve™

 

Thanks!

 

Drain it back into a jug.... How else are you going to know how much a quart is. LoL
If it's clean oil, use it in something else or use it as a makeup quart later.